Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board found that there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors and insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between the diagnosed conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and evaluation due to outstanding Vet Center records, as well as an updated VA examination of the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder with TBI residuals.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 70 percent effective from the date of his initial award, April 27, 2012.,The Veteran's bilateral CTS prior to November 15, 2017 is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for mental disorder, claimed as anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares, night sweats, and dreams was granted. Service connection for PFB is also granted with a rating of 60 percent. The claims for syphilis and herpes are remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, arteriosclerotic heart disease (also claimed as coronary artery disease), hypertensive vascular disease (also claimed as hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension), stricture of the urethra, and acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder and generalized anxiety disorder) have all been denied.,The Veteran's service connection claims for these conditions are pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service ear condition and exposure to herbicides. The TDIU and cause of death issues are also remanded.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the Veteran's psychiatric disability and dental trauma claims due to the possibility of increased severity since the last examination, and for an evaluation of the etiology of the current dental condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to inadequate examination reports from a previous VA examiner. The Veteran's psychiatric disability is being reviewed again, with an emphasis on obtaining updated medical records and verifying his periods of qualifying active service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of increased ratings for low back disability, right ankle disability, and psychiatric disability due to additional VA medical records being added to the claims file.

The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as his OSA, were granted service connection. The cardiovascular and respiratory conditions are remanded for further examination.,Service connection was established for the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent from January 9, 2015.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and right upper extremity neurological disorder is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, GERD with hiatal hernia secondary to PTSD, and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD or evidence linking any diagnosed psychiatric disorders to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea. The cases of PTSD, brain carcinoma, and TBI are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's low back disability, bilateral knee disabilities (right and left), and psychiatric disability are all granted as secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is remanded due to incomplete medical records and need for a new examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is needed.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is granted. The Board also remanded several other issues related to her service-connected disabilities and secondary conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral knee conditions, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and hypertension.